| Content | Fusing Technics’ traditional analogue and leading-edge digital technologies
Launched in 2016, the SL-1200G combined Technics‘ traditional analogue technology and advanced digital technology, while redesigning parts throughout. Its outstanding performance literally rocked the hi-fi market and redefined the reference for direct-drive turntables. Parts that were inherited from the SL-1200G were newly developed for the SL-1200GR, beginning with the coreless direct-drive motor and precise motor control technology that eliminated the cogging that originated from rotation irregularity, and including a low-vibration, high-rigidity platter and high-sensitivity tonearm. By these measures, the level of performance clearly outperforms the usual standards of its class. The SL-1200GR invites more audio enthusiasts to enjoy music with the rich, robust sound of analogue records.
Coreless Direct Drive Motor
In 1970, Technics commercialized the world‘s first direct-drive turntable, and the system took the world by storm. Unlike belt-drive and other systems, direct-drive systems rotate the motor at low speed and directly drive the platter, thus providing numerous advantages, such as the almost complete absence of degradation in S/N ratio due to motor vibration and deceleration mechanisms, as well as high reliability over a long period time because of not requiring parts replacement.
And in 2016, Technics developed the twin-rotor, surface-facing, coreless direct-drive motor with rotor magnets placed on both sides, thereby eliminating the rotation irregularity of the motor, referred to as "cogging,” which was a unique issue for direct-drive systems. This motor was adopted for the SL-1200G, which once again drew a significant response in the hi-fi market. The SL-1200GR inherits the same design philosophy with the new development of a single-rotor, surface-facing, coreless direct-drive motor, resulting in the elimination of cogging.
High-precision Motor Control
The rotation control, which verifies and corrects the precision of the motor, uses the latest motor control technology cultivated in the development of Blu-ray disc devices, just as that used by the SL-1200G. Sine waves stored in ROM are used for the control waveforms at a constant speed, and this achieves smoother and more stable rotation compared with using the simple sine wave generation with an external coil as in the conventional SL-1200MK5. In addition, the electrical circuitry has had tuning performed so that the newly developed motor of the SL-1200GR achieves maximum performance.
Two-Layer Platter Construction
The platter achieves high rigidity and vibration damping characteristics by using a two-layer construction with deadening rubber applied to the entire rear surface of the aluminium die-cast to eliminate the unnecessary resonance that is otherwise relayed to the record, thereby producing clear sound.
Precision Tonearm
The tonearm tracks the rotation of the record and enables reading with high precision, and the tonearm inherited by Technics is the traditionally used static-balance universal S-shaped tonearm, employing an aluminium pipe with excellent lightweight and rigidity for the material of the tonearm pipe.
With its gimbal suspension construction, the tonearm bearing section uses a cut-processed housing that employs high-precision bearings, as in the SL-1200G. The high initial-motion sensitivity of 5 mg or less is achieved through manual assembly and adjustment by skilled Japanese artisans. This enables the grooves etched into the records to be accurately traced.
High-Rigidity Body
The SL-1200GR ensures high rigidity by using a body with a two-layered construction solidly unifying the BMC and the aluminium die-cast chassis. For the insulators supporting the body, as with the SL-1200G, the SL-1200GR uses special silicon rubber that ensures both high vibration damping characteristics and long-term reliability. Vibration in the horizontal direction is absorbed by reinforcement with cylindrical tubes using microcell polymers. While inheriting the technology of the SL-1200G, the insulators have had tuning performed specifically for the SL-1200GR.
- Type: Direct Drive Manual Turntable
- Turntable Speeds: 33-1/3, 45 and 78 r/min
- Adjust Range: ±8 %, ±16 %
- Starting Torque: 2.2 kg-cm
- Build-up Characteristics: 0.7 s. from Standstill to 33-1/3 r/min
- Wow And Flutter: 0.025 % W.R.M.S.
- Rumble: 78 dB (IEC 98A weighted)
- Turntable Platter: Aluminium diecast
- Diameter: 332 mm
- Weight: Approx. 2.5 kg (Including rubber sheet)
- Tonearm Section
- Type: Universal Static Balance
- Effective Length: 230 mm (9-1/16″)
- Overhang: 15 mm (19/32″)
- Tracking Error Angle: Within 2° 32′ (at the outer groove of 30 cm record), Within 0° 32′ (at the inner groove of 30 cm record)
- Offset Angle: 22°
- Arm-height Adjustment Range: 0 – 6 mm
- Stylus Pressure Adjustment Range: 0 – 4 g (Direct Reading)
- Head Shell Weight: Approx. 7.6 g
- General
- Power Consumption: 11 W Approx., 0.2 W (Standby)
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 453 x 173 x 372 mm
- Weight: Approx. 11.5 kg
| Audio-Technica AT-LP140XP BL, Direct Drive Turntable, professional turntable, manual, high-performance direct drive motor, anti-resonance / shock mount die-cast aluminium platter, selectable 33/45/78 RPM speeds, S-shaped tonearm with hydraulically damped lift control, height adjustment, and lockable rest, forward / reverse operation and variable pitch control with quartz speed lock, adjustable pitch range: +/-8 %, +/-16 %, +/- 24 %, stroboscopic platter with speed indicator, popup stylus target light, accessories Included: AT-XP3 phono cartridge, AT-HS6 headshell, dual RCA (male) to dual RCA (male) cable with ground wire, counterweight, felt mat, dust cover, 45 RPM adapter, plug-type stylus target light, colour: black
- Experience high-fidelity audio and professional DJ performance
- Direct-drive, high-torque motor
- Fully manual operation
- Adjustable dynamic anti-skate control
- Professional anti-resonance, mass-damped, die-cast aluminium platter
- Including AT-XP3 cartridge with AT-HS6 universal half inch-mount headshell
The AT-LP140XP fully manual professional DJ turntable features a high-torque direct-drive motor and anti-resonant, mass-damped, die-cast aluminium platter to ensure stable, on-axis rotation at 33-1/3, 45, and 78 RPM. It is equipped with an S-shaped tonearm with height adjustment, adjustable tracking force (counterweight) and adjustable dynamic anti-skate control.
Audio-Technica has been a leader in phono cartridge design for more than 50 years, and that expertise shows in the durable, high-output AT-XP3 DJ cartridge with 0.6 mil conical bonded stylus included with the turntable. It comes pre-mounted to an AT-HS6 universal ½“-mount headshell.
Designed to connect to components with a dedicated phono input, the turntable comes with a detachable dual RCA output cable which supplies a strong 5.5 mV phono output.
Additional professional features include a start/stop button; forward and reverse play; selectable high-accuracy quartz-controlled pitch lock and pitch change slider control with +/-8%, +/-16%, and +/-24% adjustment ranges; a stroboscopic platter with speed indicator; a retractable plug-type stylus target light; and a removable hinged dust cover.
- Experience high-fidelity audio and professional DJ performance
- Direct-drive, high-torque servo motor with speed stabilization
- Fully manual operation
- Adjustable dynamic anti-skate control
- Selectable 33/45/78 RPM speeds
- Professional anti-resonance, mass-damped, die-cast aluminium platter with felt mat
- AT-HS6 universal ½“-mount headshell and AT-XP3 DJ cartridge with 0.6 mil conical bonded stylus
- Balanced S-shaped tonearm with hydraulically damped lift control, height adjustment, and lockable rest
- Dedicated phono-level output (5.5 mV)
- Stroboscopic platter with speed indicator
- Forward/reverse operation and variable pitch control with quartz speed lock
- Retractable plug-type target light for easier cueing in low light
- Damped base construction for reduced low-frequency feedback coloration
- Includes: detachable RCA output cable (dual RCA male to dual RCA male), power cable, 45 RPM adapter, counterweight, felt mat, and removable hinged dust cover.
| Cartridge & Stylus |
| Model |
AT-XP3 |
| Type |
VM Dual Magnet |
| Output Voltage |
5.5 mV (@ 1.0 kHz, 5cm/sec) |
| Vertical Tracking Force Range |
2.0 to 4.0 g (standard 3.0 g) |
| Stylus Shape |
Conical |
| Stylus Size |
0.6 mil |
| Recommended Load Impedance |
47,000 ohms |
| Weight |
6.2 g |
| Headshell |
| Model |
AT-HS6 |
| Weight |
9 g |
| Tone arm |
| Type |
Balanced S-shaped tonearm with detachable headshell |
| Effective Length |
230.5mm |
| Overhang |
16mm |
| Maximum Tracking Error Angle |
Less than 3 degree |
| Applicable Cartridge Weight |
3.5 - 8.5 g |
| Anti-skating Range |
0-4 g |
| Turntable |
| Drive Method |
Direct drive |
| Type |
3-speed, fully manual operation |
| Motor |
High-torque DC motor |
| Speeds |
33-1/3 RPM, 45 RPM, 78 RPM |
| Pitch Variation |
+/-8% or +/-16% or +/-24% |
| Turntable Platter |
Die-cast aluminium |
| Starting Torque |
2.2 kgf-cm |
| Wow and Flutter |
50 dB |
| Output Level |
5.5 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec |
| Power Supply Requirements |
115/230V AC, 60/50 Hz |
| Power Consumption |
4.3 W |
| Weight |
10.0 kg |
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Best buy turntable with maximum simplicity, outstanding sound quality & USB recording capability!
Pro-Ject has decided to go after the cheap plastic turntable market with an high quality alternative that comes complete with an Ortofon cartridge. The new Elemental Phono USB table is a real "plug'n'play" all the way. No adjustment of counterweight and antiskating is needed, because both are pre-adjusted. This new straight tonearm is optimised for Ortofon OM cartridge series. All the buyer needs to do is remove it from the box, remove bearing guard, locate the belt around the platter, remove stylus guard and plug it into hifi system and computer.
The only plastic here is the stylus guard!
The hidden secret to the new table's sonic success, is a central gravity mass point, made from artificial stone and placed directly underneath the platter bearing. It is capable to fully absorb unwanted rumble and motor vibration. This turntable appears to be pure simplicity itself, while maintaining high quality audio standards and vinyl recording capability.
• Belt drive system
• Integrated motor control with DC power supply secures silent running
• Central gravity mass point made from artificial stone
• Main platter bearing made from stainless steel runs in bronze bushing with Teflon bottom
• Low resonance MDF platter with felt mat
• 8,6” ultra low mass tonearm with straight arm tube
• Pre-adjusted tracking force & antiskating
• Gold-plated RCA contacts & cartridge pins
• Integrated phono stage with precise RIAA equalisation
• Line level output
• A/D converter for vinyl recording with USB B output
• Colour options: red-black, white-black, silver-black
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A MUSICAL FAMILY
The TD 206 and TD 209 turntables are the younger siblings of the revolutionary, multiple-award-winning TD 309. However, they don’t have to live in the shadow of their older brother. Both models are built using only high-quality materials and parts. And both share a number of technical features with the TD 309, ensuring that their replay quality is up there with the best.
The new TP 90 tonearm is based on the tried-and-tested TP 92 and uses the same ultra-low-friction, high-performance bearing and the innovative zero-stiction anti-bias system. The arm tube is made from rolled aluminium that is damped using RMR technology (reduced-modal-resonance), and the stainless-steel counterweight at the end of the arm tube is double-decoupled. Tonearm height, azimuth and overhang are useradjustable.
SPECIAL FEATURES
- Low Noise, Low Voltage electronically speed controlled DC Motor
- Adjustable belt tension for best performance
- Two-part aluminium/acrylic platter
- New TP 90 tonearm with precision Japanese bearings
- Tonearm adjustable for VTA, azimuth and overhang
- Made in Germany
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• High precision turntable with cast aluminum plate
• Fully automatic system for easy operation
• Built-in equalizer for connection to PHONO input
• Transfer music from analog LP to USB memory (without PC)
• Includes PC software for assembling tracks
The DP-200USB is a fully automatic record player that easily converts your analogue records into digital files and stores them onto a USB memory stick. Using USB memory makes it easy to carry your digital files when you donʼt have a PC near your record player.
Easily store your record library onto USB memory: Simply insert your USB memory stick into the USB port on the front, press the Start and Record buttons, and the DP-200USB converts your record into digital files. You don\'t need to have a PC nearby. When you insert the USB memory stick into a DENON S-52DAB or RCD-M37DAB, you can enjoy the music files in the high-quality sound that Denon audio products are renowned for. You can also record the music to a USB player that supports MP3 files and enjoy listening to the music directly from the player.
Includes Trans Music Manager, to obtain track numbers and information: The DP-200USB comes with Trans Music Manager (on CD-ROM) that detects the silent spaces between tracks to automatically split track numbers. You can also use a PC to access the Gracenote® music ID server and obtain track information.
Built-in Phono Equalizer: The DP-200USBʼs built-in Phono Equalizer lets you enjoy the music on a mini audio system or radio cassette player that does not have a PHONO jack. (The Phono Equalizer can be switched on or off.)
Fully automatic player: When you select the 30cm (12“) or 17cm (7“) record size, the arm automatically moves to the correct position for playing the record, and after itʼs finished, the arm automatically returns to its original position. This automatic system makes it easy to play records on the DP-200USB.
Aluminium diecast turntable: The DP-200USB has an aluminium diecast turntable for high inertial mass and stable rotation.
Includes MM cartridge
Trans Music Manager functions: Auto MP3 Splitter: Detects silent part between tracks and automatically tags tracks / Manual MP3 Splitter: Manually tags tracks as you wish / Auto Music ID Record: automatically enables to record music information including titles / Manual MusicID Record: manually enables to record music information including titles / Required System OS; Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP/2000 / Language: ENGLISH, GERMAN, FRENCH
Color variations: Silver and Black
Drive system: Belt Drive Motor
Motor: DC Servo Motor
Speed: 33-1/3, 45 rpm
Wow & flutter: 0.15 % (WRMS)
Tonearm: Type Dynamically Balance type, Straight Tonearm
Cartridge: Type MM / Replaceable stylus number DSN-84 / Output Voltage with equalizer OFF 2.5 mV, with equalizer ON 150 mV
Digital recording media: USB memory (Mass Storage Class)
Digital recording file type: MP3, 192 kbps
Power supply: AC 230 V, 50 Hz
Power consumption: 12 W
Dimensions (WxHxD): Dust cover closed 360 x 98 x 358 mm / Max., Dust cover opened 360 x 415 x 363 mm
Weight: 3.2 kg |
Pro-Ject has decided to go after the cheap plastic turntable market with an high quality alternative that comes complete with an Ortofon cartridge. The new Elemental table is a real "plug'n'play" all the way. No adjustment of counterweight and antiskating is needed, because both are pre-adjusted. This new straight ultra low mass tonearm is optimised for Ortofon OM cartridge series. All the buyer needs to do is remove it from the box, remove bearing guard, locate the belt around the platter, remove stylus guard and plug it in.
The only plastic here is the stylus guard. The hidden secret to the new table's sonic success, is a central gravity mass point, made from artificial stone and placed directly underneath the platter bearing. It is capable to fully absorb unwanted rumble and motor vibration. This turntable appears to be pure simplicity itself, while maintaining high quality audio standards.
The hidden secret to the new table's sonic success, is a central gravity mass point, made from artificial stone and placed directly underneath the platter bearing. It is capable to fully absorb unwanted rumble and motor vibration. This turntable appears to be pure simplicity itself, while maintaining high quality audio standards.
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Belt drive system with low vibration DC motor
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Central gravity mass point made from artificial stone
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Main platter bearing made from stainless steel runs in bronze bushing with Teflon bottom
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Low resonance MDF platter with felt mat
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8,6” ultra low mass tonearm with straight arm tube
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Pre-adjusted tracking force & antiskating
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Gold-plated RCA contacts & cartridge pins
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Colour options: red-black, white-black, silver-black
Specifications:
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speed : 33, 45 (manual speed change)
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Speed variance: 33: 0,2% 45: 0,18%
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Wow & flutter: 33: 0,14% 45: 0,13%
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platter: 300mm MDF
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tonearm: 8,6” metal tube
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effective arm length: 218,5 mm
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overhang: 22,0 mm
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effective tonearmmass: 8,0gr
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counterweight for cartridge mass: 3 - 5,5g (included)
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tracking force range: 0 - 30mn (OM5 18mn pre-adjusted)
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output: RCA to phono input
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included accessory: RCA cable, 15V DC power supply
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power consumption: 4,0 watts
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dimensions: 430 x 90 x 300mm (WxHxD)
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weight: 2,7 kg net
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